my grandkids blog

Halloween

I think I will have spooked out everyone this year including my DH.  I cannot seem to leave this computer, or my IPAD, or reviewing kids blogs, or trying new recipes, diets, exercises.  Fall has rapidly changed the look of the mountains around us. The sand tones are wet, dark and at times seem almost purple. I have been carving pumpkins with the face of our Schnauzer Fritz.  Somehow I must get around to fall closet cleaning, contributions and trying to get friends, family, neighbors, just everyone, to get out and vote.

Ed(DH) and I are also trying to improve our bridge game.  He is soooo patient.  My biggest fan and always willing to help.  He even helped to carve the pumpkin.  He walks the dog in the rain. Runs to the store when my recipe lacks an ingredient, and in general is a wonderful guy.  Most days I count my blessings and they are many.

Rain On Our Roof

Friday and already they are predicting winter.  Our world is smelling great with wet sand, creosote, and mesquite  crowding the trails.  Doggie walks will be good this weekend.  This morning tried to pin my confused older brain into learning new bridge game techniques.  Also tried to maintain diet in the face of all the wonderous goodies people bring.  I brought apples for everyone and myself and then I drank tea and water.  Oh I am feeling like such a gooood girl.  Strength exercises completed later and I am A ok for this week thus far.  Jotted down Lisa LULUBIIRD nutrition pumpkin soup recipe.  Thought the bourbon might intrigue Ed to try it.  He is not fond of pumkin cookies etc. although he will try pie without whipped cream.  I am still wondering about menu for Fritz' party.  Ed vetoed pumpkin smoothies.  Because it will be breakfast brunch I may try a lo calorie strata, Bloody Marys(Ed' suggestion), fruit plate, and brownies.  Maybe black bean brownies for the health of it.  Hopefully the day will be fine for a doggie walk.  Some doggie buds have already rsvp ed so we should have a good turn out.  Received some great Halloween cards via email so thank you all.

Iraq

So I sent a little money to buy a cup of jo for a soldier in Iraq.  We are corresponding by email and it is very exciting to hear how his life is going over there.  I thought at first why would he want to correspond with an elder citizen when he may have wished for someone more his age.  Then I worried when I didn't hear back for awhile and tried to dismiss the worry.  Surprise I looked in junk mail and there is where his response landed because of my weak computer knowledge.  We will get on with the mail friendship and my new pen pal from time to time.  Lately I have had so much fun with my IPAD and learning how to use Facebook and so forth that my brain got tired.  So exciting.  And I copied ancient videos and got them on line in clips for some to see.  My granddaughters are such and inspiration and my grandson Chris was a whiz in helping me set up the IPAD.  So much fun I wish I could live forever.  Go see Social Network you all.  Fortune magazine has an article about the expansion of Facebook to Russia.  The world is spinning very fast these days.  Love it.

Here we go again!

Now we have set up another maybe we can get pics and the whole enchilada!

May to September

Much time spent in cooler climes. Playing catch up in garden needs, bird feeding, golfing and bridge buddies to update and schedule playtimes. Birthdays and anniversaries speeding by too fast and the body is moving slower. Taking advantage of grandson's special knowledge of Apple for the 21st century and newer mortgage rates. Are we busy or what? Books and more books to read. Gravitating toward historical novels and tales which cover historic periods.. Cruisin and traveling not lite but heavier thanks to all the gourmet meals. Shopping and fixin whatnots and flower pots and promising sales. So much to do and so little time. Reviewing facebook and granddaughters blogs to get up to date on the latest. And then there are always the newest magazines with the newest styles, ideas and current news. My goodness! Got to plan Fritz's 2nd birthday with a dog costume party on Halloween, his birthday. Next Thanksgiving and then Christmas and a lot of family birthdays in between. Help Ava! There is just too much to do!

Golfing in the Cool

Yes it is that time when I need to work on my game to see if I can improve. I join the ladies tomorrow at 11:00 or thereabouts. This mountain course is so beautiful with surrounding pines, ponds and stunning homes. One of the most beautiful courses I have ever played. You could say it is not difficult until you end up putting. I swear I haven't had one good putt yet ! One has to remember the ultimate goal is improvement. That thought is one of the motivations. And then you can meet the most interesting people who also can think of nothing more fun to do than to hit and chase the little white ball.

And what else do we do......let's see, play bridge. Usually low hands and low scores but today the small slam made and bid was memorable. Ed was not my partner, of course. Something about our Karma means our hands never never fit. I get high he gets low or vice a versus. Then the other thing we do is to not communicate. Generally it may be a good idea if couples do not play as a team. No matter what, you still have to go home together and reprocessing bids and miscommunication doesn't add up to a good evening.

Visited a restaurant tonight with family that has been in this area since 1976. No disappointment there. I can never remember, even in years past of ever having a bad meal. This evening was no exception. Wonderful food, good waiter, good company=an outstanding time for all.